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Kuwait

State of Kuwait

Last reviewed: September 2, 2026

Kuwait is listed in Western Asia, within Asia. Its capital is Kuwait City. This page brings together the most commonly needed identifiers and geography facts in one place, with links to related reference lists.

CapitalKuwait City
RegionAsia
ISO alpha-2KW
ISO alpha-3KWT
Currency code(s)KWD
Language code(s)ar
Calling code(s)+965
Country-code TLD.kw
Area17,818 km²

Where is Kuwait?

For broad geographic classification, Kuwait is grouped under Asia and the subregion Western Asia. Regional labels can vary between statistical and geographic organizations, so this site uses one consistent classification for browsing rather than claiming there is only one valid convention.

What are the country codes for Kuwait?

The ISO-style two-letter code shown on this page is KW, while the three-letter code is KWT. Two-letter codes are especially common in software, forms and country-code domains; three-letter codes are useful where a more recognizable abbreviation is preferred. See our country code guide for context.

Borders and nearby geography

Kuwait has the following land-border entries in our source dataset: Iran, Saudi Arabia. Island states and countries without a land frontier may show no land borders even though they have maritime neighbors.

About this data: Some fields can change faster than names and ISO identifiers. Use this page for general reference and consult the relevant national statistics office or international authority for decisions that depend on a current figure.